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An early 20th century Indo-Persian silver plated engraved and enamelled travel compact with mirror. The interior with two sprung lidded compartments. All over decorated with birds, animals and flowers, some with coloured enamel embellishment. From the collection of Major General Botting. L.9.5 W.8.
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Attributed Curtis Jere, United States. Metal wall hanging depicting a flock of birds in flight. Similar to many of Jere's Brutalist wall sculptures.Height: 20 1/2 in x width: 59 in x depth: 9 1/4 in.Condition: One of the wings of the birds along the center of the work has come unattached along the welded point; visible in the lot listing. There are a few small losses to the black enamel paint throughout. Some light wear consistent with age and use. There are no major bends, other breaks, or restorations.
Los 237
Group of 59 pieces of sterling silver flatware including: three Whiting carving utensils, a set of eight forks and 11 spoons from Vansant & Co., a set of three J.E. Caldwell Spoons, a set of three Gorham spoons, two miniature Gorham spoons, four Whiting miniature spoons, and a set of 12 colorful enamel teaspoons. Also included are four spoons, three small spoons, two butter knives, one serving knife, one pair of tongs, one fish fork, and one enamel spoon by various makers.Gross weight (Not including 14 enameled and sterling-handled objects): 44.04 Troy oz.Condition: Tarnishing throughout, some bends and dents but no major breaks. Wear and some to the decorative elements including enameling as expected.
Los 199
Group of 11 Art Deco beaded or mesh purses and bags and a rosary pouch. Two bags stamped "Mandalian Manufacturing Co" along the interior. Two bags with a tag and marked "Whiting & Davis"; another bag is likely Whiting & Davis but it is lacking the tag. One silver, gold, and blue beaded purse marked "Made in Paris" along the interior. The silver mesh purse with a square glass mirror.(Not including chain straps) Height ranges from 3 1/2 in to 9 in; width ranges from 1 1/2 in to 6 1/2 in.Condition: Wear throughout consistent with age and use. Some small losses to the beaded decorations. Some small losses to tassels. Discoloration to the metal components. Some losses to the enamel areas of the bags. All clasps function and close tightly. There are no major tears or breaks to the mesh. Wear to the interior lining to all bags.
Los 236
Set of 12 Towle condiment or teaspoons, one sterling-handled pie server, one serving spoon, one sterling silver letter tray, and one set of six sterling and enamel condiment or teaspoons in a silk-lined case. All marked along the handles or along the underside.Provenance: From the collection of Malcolm E. Lein, former director of the Minnesota Museum of American Art.Malcolm Emil Lein (1913-2003) was the director of the Minnesota Museum of American Art during its early and formative years. During his 30-year tenure, he fought to procure the museum funding, grow its permanent collection, and establish it as St. Paul's premiere gallery. Along with his wife Miriam, who worked at the Walker Art Center, he was a fixture in the Twin Cities artistic community throughout his life.(Letter tray) height: 5 in x width: 6 in x depth: 2 1/4 in. (Serving ware) length ranges from 4 in to 10 in. Gross weight (not including 6 enameled spoons and one sterling-handled serving utensil): 17.36 Troy oz.Condition: Light wear throughout. Light scratches and tarnishing throughout. The letter tray is heavily tarnished. The enameled spoons have tarnishing throughout the gold-washed silver.
Los 5
Breguet. An continental gold key wind quarter repeating open face pocket watchDate: Sold 28th March 1803 to Mr Line for 1316 FrancsMovement: Gilt finish, cylinder escapement, plain 3-arm balance, No.894Dial: White enamel, black Arabic numeral hour markers, black outer minute track, blued steel Breguet hands, No.1137Case: Engine turned hinged, reeded band, blank cartouche to back, gilt brass cuvette, plunge repeat through pendant, No.1137Signed: Case & dialSize: 54mm Accompaniments: Continental gold chain, keyFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Los 151
AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN ENAMEL AND AMETHYST NECKLACE AND BROOCH, LATE 19TH CENTURYCircular and oval-cut amethyst and polychrome enamel, mounted in silver, necklace with Austro-Hungarian assay mark, later brooch fitting, lengths: necklace 42.5cm, pendant 5.3cm, brooch 6.2cm (2)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Los 69
ENAMEL AND DIAMOND BANGLE, CIRCA 1845Of hinged design, displaying Queen Victoria's cipher, the blue enamel set with cushion-shaped and rose-cut diamonds, opening to reveal a glazed compartment and engraved to the reverse Sept. 4th 1845, cushion-shaped diamonds approx. 0.40ct total, inner circumference very approx. 15.5cmFootnotes:Please note this lot has VAT at a preferential rate of 5% on the Hammer Price and VAT at the prevailing rate on the Buyer's Premium.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Los 108
DIAMOND AND ENAMEL PLAQUE BRACELET AND ENAMEL PLAQUE BRACELET, SECOND HALF OF 19TH CENTURY1st: The plaque with engraved decoration and white and blue enamel the central cluster set with cushion, rose and a pear-shaped diamonds, 2nd: The plaque decorated with blue enamel, 1st principal diamond approx. 0.75ct, lengths 1st 16.0cm, 2nd length not possible as no clasp (2)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Los 196
FABERGÉ: ENAMEL NECKLACE, EARRINGS AND BRACELET SUITEEach decorated with pink enamel and brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in 18 carat gold, signed Fabergé, maker's mark FAB, numbered, European convention marks, lengths: necklace 50.0cm, earrings 2.8cm, 17.5cm, accompanied by certificates of authenticity (3)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Los 284
THEO FENNELL: DIAMOND AND ENAMEL HEART PENDANT, 2010Brilliant-cut diamonds and black enamel, mounted in 18 carat white gold, diamonds approx. 0.60ct total, signed Theo Fennell, maker's mark, London hallmark, length 2.8cm, maker's case, box and pouchFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Los 107
ENAMEL AND DIAMOND-SET PENDANT, MID 19TH CENTURYDepicting a shepherdess, within a blue enamel and rose-cut diamond frame, with mother-of-pearl backing, length 6.2cmFootnotes:Please note, this lot will be subject to US Fish and Wildlife inspection if imported into the USA.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the UK, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Los 35
SIMON BENNEY: CITRINE, ENAMEL AND CULTURED PEARL NECKLACE AND EARRING SUITE, 1999Three rows of 6.1mm cultured pearls, oval citrine cabochon and green enamel, earrings of matching design, mounted in 18 carat gold, maker's marks SFSB, London hallmarks, lengths: necklace 38.0cm, earrings 2.6cm, maker's case (2)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Los 178
A FRENCH GILT BRASS AND CLOISONNE ENAMEL MANTEL CLOCKVINCENTI ET CIE, PARIS, CIRCA 1900The circular eight-day gong striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by brass disc bob pendulum incorporating Brocot type regulation to suspension, the backplate with Vincenti & C., MEDAILLE D'ARGENT... roundel over numbers 10795, 3 7, the circular gilt dished dial with polychrome enamelled rosette to centre and vertically aligned Arabic hour numeral to chapter ring, with steel fleur-de-lys hands set behind hinged convex glazed engine-milled brass bezel, the case with turned finials to the ogee-shaped superstructure polychrome enamelled with floral sprays onto a light sky blue ground, over lappet-leaf cast cornice and conforming enamel infill to the fascia around the dial and to the sides, the rear with pierced hinged circular movement cover, on egg-and-dart moulded skirt base decorated with further floral sprays to the shaped apron flanked by leaf cast squab feet.29cm (11.5ins) high, 15cm (6ins) wide, 11.5cm (4.5ins) deep. Condition Report: Movement is in working order (ie is running and striking) however a clean and overhaul is advised. There is no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial has wear/rubbing to the chapter ring mainly around the winding holes and is discoloured/dirty. The case is in good condition with no apparent/noticeable chips or cracks to the enamel. The surface retains traces of gilding within the castings but is generally cleaned back to brass with a coat of lacquer which is now starting to break-down/discolour.Clock is complete with pendulum and a winding key.Condition Report Disclaimer
Los 105
A FRENCH GILT BRASS CANNELEE CASED REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH ALARMRETAILED BY BOXELL OF BRIGHTON, CIRCA 1875The eight-day two-train gong striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance and alarm mechanism sounding on the hour gong, the inside of the frontplate stamped 14125 and 22-9 and the rear stamped again 22-9 to the lower left hand corner, the rectangular white Roman numeral dial inscribed BOXELL to centre and with blued steel moon hands over Arabic subsidiary alarm setting dial to lower margin, the frosted gilt brass cannelee case with hinged carrying handle over oval top glass, trip-repeat button to front rail and channel-moulded uprights, on ogee-outline base.13.25 (5.5ins) high with handle down, 9cm (3.5ins) wide, 8cm (3.125ins) deep. Thomas Boxell is recorded in Looms, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in Brighton 1855-78. The escapement platform of the current lot can be closely compared to one fitted to a grande sonnerie clock by Henri Jacot (number 825) illustrated in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKs, Their history and development on page 114 (Plate V/14). Furthermore the 'Hands' setting text and arrow stamp to the backplate of the present clock has strong similarities to those seen on clocks by Jacot as sketched on page 442. It is therefore possible that the present clock was supplied by Jacot for retail by Thomas Boxell.Henri Jacot is recorded by Allix as working from 31 Rue de Montmorency, Paris as well as possibly having a factory in Saint-Nicolas-d'Aliermont. The business was awarded Bronze Medals at the Paris 'Exposition' in 1855 and in London 1862; Silver in Paris 1867, 78 and 89 and Gold, again in Paris, 1890. Although Charles Allix notes that Henry Jacot senior died in 1868 and was succeeded by his nephew of the same name further research by Leigh Extence has revealed that after his death Henri's business was actually continued by his brother Julien who was essentially only 'keeping the bench warm' until his son, and Henri's nephew Albert, was able to take over and move the concern forward in 1874. The business is thought to have continued until around 1920. Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial is in fine condition with blemishes limited to a couple of sight scratches and minor edge chipping to the enamel which is not visible except on very close examination from an abnormal angle. The case is in very good condition albeit with minimal rubbing to the gilt finish. The front glass has a small chip to upper left hand corner (again only visible on close examination) otherwise there are no visible chips to the glasses.Clock does not have a winding key.Condition Report Disclaimer
Los 66
TWO SILVER PAIR-CASED VERGE POCKET WATCHESJ. THOMPSON AND CHARLES MORLAND, LONDON 1794 AND 1838 RESPECTIVELYEach gilt full plate single fusee movement with four columnar pillars pinned through the backplate and verge escapement regulated by sprung three-arm steel balance, the first with symmetrical scroll pierced and chased bright cut balance cock, Tompion type silvered regulation disk and signed J. Thompson, London, 368 to backplate, the second with grotesque mask decorated foliate scroll pierced and engraved balance cock, Fast/Slow regulation lever and signed Cha's Moreland, LONDON, 6331, each with slightly convex circular white enamel dial, the first with Arabic numerals and gilt spade hands, the second Roman numeral with similar hands, each inner case applied with suspension post and fitted with a convex glazed bezel, the similar outers both undecorated, hallmarks for London 1794 maker mark JC and 1838 makers mark IAT (for Joseph Abraham Tyas) respectively, (2).The pillar plates 4cm (1.625ins) diameter and 4.4m (1.75ins) diameter respectively; the outer cases 5.3cm and 5.5cm (2.125ins approx.) diameter. Several watchmakers makers with the name J. Thompson are recorded working in London at the end of the 18th century; Charles Moreland does not appear to be recorded in the usual sources.
Los 135
A FINE ENGLISH ENGRAVED GILT BRASS THREE-IN-TWO PETIT-SONNERIE STRIKING SMALL CARRIAGE CLOCKUNSIGNED, CIRCA 1840The eight-day five columnar pillar twin chain fusee movement with frosted gilt platform lever escapement regulated by sprung monometallic balance, the strike train ting-tang striking the quarters on a graduated pair of bells mounted on the backplate and sounding the hour on the larger of the two, the 2 inch circular slightly convex white enamel Roman numeral hour disc with fine pierced blued steel hands set within a rectangular gilt mask engraved with floral scrolls, blooms and incorporating a stylised scallop shell to lower margin, the frosted gilt case with fixed double-baluster turned carrying handle to the rectangular top panel centred with a convex glazed circular glazed porthole for the escapement within fine foliate scroll engraved infill incorporating a slightly canted border, with convex top cornice mouldings over scroll border engraved bevel-glazed front door set within the frame of the case, the sides with recessed panels further engraved with baskets of fruit and leafy scrolls into a horizontal line hatched ground, the rear with plain door pivoted within the frame, on simple skirt with decorative scroll engraved bracket feet.17cm (6.75ins) high including the fixed handle, 9.5cm (3.75ins) wide, 7.5cm (3ins) deep. An almost identical clock to the present clock (albeit with parcel gilt and patinated bronze finish to the case and different hands) retailed by Pittar and Company, Calcutta is illustrated in, Roberts, Derek CARRIAGE and Other Travelling Clocks on page 349 (Figure 24-6). Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean fully working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The enamel dial disc has some slight shallow edge chipping between the X and XI numerals otherwise is in fine condition with nice quality hands. The case is in fine condition with faults limited to some slight vice bruising/witness marks to the carrying handle; the gilding presents as being in near pristine condition.Clock does not have a winding key.Condition Report Disclaimer
Los 112
A FRENCH LARGE GILT BRASS FOUR-GLASS MANTEL CLOCKSAMUEL MARTI ET CIE, PARIS, CIRCA 1880The circular two train bell striking movement with visible Brocot escapement incorporating agate pallets and regulated by twin glass-jar mercury compensated half-seconds pendulum, the backplate stamped with S. Marti, et Cie, MEDAILLE DE BRONZE ROUNDEL to centre, the upper left with serial number 4754 and the lower margin stamped 24, the 6 inch circular white enamel two-piece dial with visible escapement to the recessed centre within Roman numeral chapter ring, with blued steel moon hands within ogee moulded bezel, the bevel-glazed case with canted over cavetto top mouldings above pin-hinged front and rear doors set between caddy-moulded brass corner uprights and conforming bevelled glass side panels, on cavetto moulded skirt base with rounded angles incorporating bracket feet.46cm (18ins) high, 25.5cm (10ins) wide, 17cm (6.75ins) deep.
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A FRENCH LOUIS XV ORMOLU CARTEL TIMEPIECEJEAN-BAPTISTE BAILLON, THE CASE POSSIBLY BY JEAN-JOSEPH DE SAINT-GERMAIN, PARIS, MID 18th CENTURYThe four columnar pillar single train movement now with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum with silk suspension, the backplate with pillars pinned at the rear and signed J.B. Baillon AParis to lower edge, the 5.5 inch slightly convex white enamel Roman numeral dial signed J'N BAPTISTE, BAILLON to centre within chapter ring incorporating raised gilt fleur-de-lys half hour markers and with Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track, with very fine scroll pierced and engraved gilt brass hands set behind hinged convex glazed cavetto moulded cast gilt brass bezel, the case richly cast with generous stylised foliate scrolls with fluted pierced architectural rococo surmount over a series of full-height open leafy floral sprays entwined at the base and rising to envelop the sides, incorporating flowerhead decorated brass lattice grille fret infill behind the foliage and with further mesh panels beneath the dial, the rear flush-finished incorporating hinged circular panel to access the movement, (previously with silent-pull quarter repeat mechanism - now removed).52cm (20.5ins) high, 27cm (10.5ins) wide, 12cm (4.75ins) deep. Jean-Baptiste Baillon was the third generation in a family of clockmakers to carry his name and became one of the most celebrated Parisian clockmakers of the mid 18th Century. In 1727 he was received as 'Valet de Chambre-Horloger Ordiniaire de la Reine' and was elevated to 'Premier Valet' after the death of Claude Martinot in 1744. By this time he was working from Place Dauphine (from 1738) but relocated to Rue Dauphine in 1751. In 1753 Ferdinand Berthoud described Baillon's workshops as the 'finest and richest Clock Shop'. Baillon employed the leading case makers of the day including J. B. Osmond, Jean Joseph de Saint-Germain and B. Lieutaud. Jean-Baptiste Baillon died in 1772, by this time he also held the position of 'Premier Valet de Chambre-Horloger Oridinaire de la Dauphine' and Marie-Antoinette. The form and detailing of the generous rococo scrollwork within the case of the current lot, together with the inclusion of flowerhead decorated lozenge grille frets, are comparable to related features on a case attributed to Jean-Joseph de Saint-Germain, for an important musical clock by Baillon, which was sold at Artcurial, Paris, 20th May 2019 (lot 33). Jean-Joseph de Saint Germain was born in Paris 1719 and by the mid 1740's had become established at rue Saint-Nicolas where he was described in a trade directory as a 'master in chasing, modelling and founding, makes and sells all kinds of boxes and bases in tortoiseshell, gold, bronze, cabinet fittings, fire irons, grills, chandeliers, girandoles, pendulum bases, cartel clocks of all kinds, elephant, lion, bull and other wax models at a fair price'. Perhaps his most famous product were his rhinoceros clocks which were much favoured by the French Royal family which were modelled on an animal named Clara who was imported into Rotterdam by the Bengal Director of the VOC in 1741 and toured Europe until her death in 1758. Jean-Joseph de Saint-Germain retired in 1776.
Los 107
A FRENCH GILT GORGE CASED MID-SIZED PETIT SONNERIE STRIKING AND REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCKUNSIGNED BUT WITH SIMILARITIES TO THE WORK OF HENRI JACOT, THE PLATFORM STAMPED F.R., PARIS, CIRCA 1860The eight-day two train movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance, ting-tang sounding the quarters on a graduated pair of bells and sounding the hour on the larger of the two, the rear underside edge of the platform stamped FR, the inside of the frontplate stamped 3696 over 10449 and the backplate with repeat number 3696 to lower left hand corner, the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial with blues steel moon hands, the frosted gilt brass gorge case with hinged carrying handle over oval top glass, trip-repeat button to front rail and channel-moulded uprights, the ogee-outline base with two-position selection lever annotated STRIKING/SILENT to underside.12.5cm (5ins) high with handle down, 8.25cm (3.25ins) wide, 7.5cm (3ins) deep. The escapement platform of the current lot can be closely compared to one fitted to a grande sonnerie clock by Henri Jacot (number 825) illustrated in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKs, Their history and development on page 114 (Plate V/14). Condition Report: Movement is in clean fully working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial is free from any visible defects. The case is in very good condition albeit with very slight rubbing and mellowing to the gilt finish. There are no visible chips to the glasses.Clock does not have a winding key.Condition Report Disclaimer
Los 113
A FRENCH BRASS AND NOIR SAN LAURANT MARBLE OVAL FOUR-GLASS MANTEL CLOCKTHE DIAL INSCRIBED FOR D'ARLOT, PARIS, CIRCA 1900The circular eight-day gong striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by twin mercury capsule compensated pendulum incorporating Brocot type regulation to suspension, the backplate stamped with trademark SPECIAL, V CM B to upper left and central roundel inscribed Samuel Marti, MEDAILLE D'OR, PARIS 1900 over serial number 144 and 4 8, the circular cream enamel dial indistinctly inscribed D'Arlot, Horloger du Roy to centre within concentric repeating floral swag decoration and chapter ring incorporating vertically aligned Arabic hour numerals, with scroll-pierced gilt hands set within a repeating leaf milled gilt bezel surround, the bevel-glazed case with double-cavetto moulded marble top over pin-hinged front and rear doors, on stepped ogee moulded skirt base lined with brass to lower edge.29cm (11.5ins) high, 22cm (8.75ins) wide, 18.5cm (7.25ins) deep.
Los 92
A VIENNESE MAHOGANY WALL REGULATOR TIMEPIECE OF ONE-MONTH DURATIONUNSIGNED, VIENNA, CIRCA 1840The four pillar single train movement with tapered plates, four wheel train, deadbeat escapement incorporating tall inverted V-shaped pallets, fine beat adjustment to crutch and regulated by brass lenticular bob pendulum with ebonised wooden shaft, the 6.25 inch circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds dial to centre and pierced steel hands within alternating foliate motif cast brass bezel, in a mahogany three-light case with box-line edged canted shallow break-arch cornice applied with later scroll-pierced carved crest over conforming arch-glazed front door applied with slender three-quarter columns with moulded scroll-shaped capitals, the sides with long rectangular windows, the ogee-shaped base with generous canted waist moulding also edged in boxwood and terminating with a shaped pendant.112cm (44ins) high excluding later crest, 34cm (13.5ins) wide, 15cm (6ins) deep. Condition Report: Movement is complete and appears all-original with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The movement will run however it is a little dirty/neglected hence a gentle clean/service is required. The backplate has two pare holes where a pair of pendulum, crutch banking pins were once fitted. The dial has some very slight/faint hairline cracks to the enamel and wear around the winding hole. The black subsidiary seconds ring and annotations appear to be a 20th century restoration onto the original enamel surface. The movement has a replaced seatboard which slides into the original supports in the case; holes in the backboard indicate that the original backboard was secured with screws form the rear (probably causing it to split hence why it has been replaced). The case is generally in good original condition, as catalogued the pierced crest is later. The interior has some bruising to the base-board from the weight dropping at some point and the scroll-moulded decoration to the pendant appears incomplete. Faults are otherwise limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage, a few small repairs and wear commensurate with age and use.Clock is complete with pendulum (in good condition) a brass-cased weight (some slight denting) and a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
Los 125
A FRENCH GILT BRASS ANGLAISE CASED REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH PAINTED PORCELAIN PANELSUNSIGNED, PARIS, LATE 19TH CENTURYThe eight-day two train gong striking movement with high quality silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung split bimetallic balance, the backplate with stamped serial number 1418 to lower left hand corner, the dial with circular white enamel Roman numeral hour disc and blued steel spade hands within rococo scroll engraved gilt brass rectangular mask, the gilt brass bevel-glazed anglaise case with reeded baton to the hinged carrying handle over thick top glass, complex moulded cornice and fluted frieze, the angles with three-quarter Roman Doric columns and the sides inset with porcelain panels emblematic of summer and winter painted with two children resting against a haystack for summer opposing companion scene of children under an umbrella in a snowy landscape for winter and each with gilt background to the sky, the rear with gilt brass door incorporating a line scribed border, on generous cavetto moulded skirt base incorporating further fluted frieze and shallow block feet.17cm (6.75ins) high with handle down, 10cm (4ins) wide, 9cm (3.5ins) deep. Condition Report: Movement is in clean fully working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial is free from any visible defects. The case is in fine condition with blemish free gilding and no visible chips to the glasses. The left-hand panel (summer) has a very small corner chip to lower right which can only be seen on close examination as it is obscured by the corner pilaster base. Clock is complete with a winding key.Condition Report Disclaimer
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A SWISS NEUCHATEL LOUIS XVI GILT BRASS MOUNTED 'VERNIS MARTIN' DUTCH-STRIKING CARTEL WALL CLOCKUNSIGNED, LATE 19th CENTURYThe four columnar pillar twin going barrel movement now with anchor escapement regulated by sunburst mask cast bob pendulum, the backplate with visible strike work for sounding the hours on the larger of two bells and then again at the half hour on the smaller bell, the backplate stamped 8450 to lower margin, the 8.5 inch circular convex white enamel Roman numeral dial with Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track and fine gilt looped pierced hands set behind hinged convex glazed engine-milled bezel, the cartouche-shaped polychrome decorated green painted case with substantial cast stylized pineapple finial to the floral trial painted cavetto moulded superstructure, over tassel-fringe cast cornice and concave-sided upper section painted with an eagle perched on a branch to front, the dial flanked by finial-capped spiral twist cast baton uprights to front angles and ovoid brass grille frets to sides, the waisted lower section fronted by a lenticle with floral painted sprays to surround flanked by leaf cast angle mounts and shaped glazed panels to sides, the base of hipped inverted ogee form with repeating lambrequin cast upper border over section painted with nesting birds and floral sprays within gilt rope-twist borders, the underside with inverted finial cast as a tassel.81cm (32ins) high, 35cm (13.75ins) wide, 15cm (6ins) deep. The visible strike-work positioned on the backplate of the movement of the current lot is typical of Swiss practice and is most often seen on bracket clocks made in the Neuchatel region from the 1770's onwards. Sounding the hours on a second smaller bell at the half-hour is known as 'Dutch Striking' due to being the preferred system used by Dutch makers since the 17th century. With this in mind it is highly likely that the present clock was made for the Dutch market.
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AN ENGRAVED GILT BRASS BOW-SIDED REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCK WITH ALARMPROBABLY BY JULES BRUNELOT FOR RETAIL BY HENRY MARC, PARIS, CIRCA 1880The two train eight-day gong striking movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by split bimetallic balance and alarm mechanism sounding on the hour gong, the lower left hand corner of the backplate stamped with trademark of B within a circle, the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial indistinctly inscribed EXAM'D BY, HENRI MARC, PARIS to centre, with steel spade hands and subsidiary Arabic numeral alarm setting dial to lower margin, the bevel glazed case with reeded baton-centred hinged carrying handle decorated with leafy sprays to the scroll-shaped side pieces, over oval top glass set within scroll engraved panel borders and incorporating D-shaped side projections, with cavetto cornice over stylised leafy trail engraved plain corner uprights and bowed side glasses, the rear with bevel-glazed door, on ogee moulded base engraved with floral trails within textured line borders.15cm (6ins) high with handle down, 12cm (4.75ins) wide, 9cm (3.5ins) deep. The trademark stamped to the lower left-hand corner of the backplate of the current lot (letter B within a circle) is noted in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development as possibly being for Jules Brunelot although no evidence has been found to confirm this. Henry Marc is noted by Allix and Bonnert as 'probably a retailer' of various mantel and other small clocks, and refers to a relatively early carriage clock (number 26886) supplied to Marc by Japy Freres. Condition Report: Movement is complete and appears all original with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The movement is essentially in full working order however is generally somewhat dirty/neglected hence a gentle clean/service is required; the platform is missing one of its mounting screws. The retailers signature to the dial is heavily worn and there is noticeable wear to the alarm setting dial otherwise the dial appears to be in fine condition with no other noticeable faults. The case has lost most of its gilding however presents as reasonably clean and the glasses are free from visible defects.Clock has a winding key.Condition Report Disclaimer
Los 186
A RARE EMPIRE PERIOD PATINATED BRONZE, ORMOLU AND LAPIS LAZULI FIGURAL MANTEL CLOCKUNSIGNED, POSSIBLY RUSSIAN, SECOND QUARTER OF THE 19th CENTURYThe circular eight-day countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by disc bob pendulum with silk suspension, the 4.5 inch circular convex white enamel Roman numeral dial with Arabic quarters and unusual cruciform-dot five-minute markers to outer track, with blued steel moon hands set within a repeating anthemion motif engine-milled surround behind hinged convex glazed bezel, the case surmounted with a standing patinated bronze figure of a man in Classical senatorial robes conversing with a youth, set on a plinth with gilt platform and complex cornice mouldings over lapis lazuli front containing the dial, back with movement access panel, and sides, on repeating acanthus cast ogee moulded skirt base with leafy bun feet.70.5cm (27.5ins) high, 27.5cm (10.75ins) wide, 18cm (7ins) deep.
Los 182
A FRENCH LOUIS XVI STYLE GILT BRASS AND WHITE MARBLE SMALL DESK TIMEPIECETHE CASE STAMPED FOR BOIN TABURET, PARIS, CIRCA 1900The circular eight-day single train movement with silvered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance vertically planted on the backplate over serial number 1119 stamped to the lower left hand margin, the 2.75 inch circular slightly convex white enamel dial with vertically orientated Arabic hour numerals and conforming quarter annotations within the outer minute track, with fine scroll-pierced gilt hands set behind a convex glazed hinged gilt brass engine-milled bezel, the case with twin handled flambeau-urn finial and draped oakleaves applied to the gilt drum housing the movement incorporating conforming glazed hinged bezel to rear, over tapered fluted column upright draped with generous husk swags tied with ribbon bows at the sides around a segmented collar, above an acanthus cast ogee mounded foot set onto a square platform with gilt disc feet.30.5cm (12ins) high, 9.5cm (3.75ins) square. The Boin-Taburet firm of metalworkers and silversmiths was founded in George Boin and Emile Taburet in 1873. They specialised in producing silverwares in the Louis XV revival style and gained a reputation for their very fine quality and attention to detail leading to the firm receiving a major award at the 1889 Paris Exposition Universelle. Amongst Boin-Taburet's most impressive creations were a series of 'surtout de tables' crafted to resemble garden lakes or ponds with temples, ornamental sculptures, fountains and urns.
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A FINE AND RARE PAIR-CASED VERGE FUSEE STRIKING CLOCK-WATCHTHOMAS TOMPION, LONDON, CIRCA 1697, THE DIAL AND CASES LATERThe gilt full plate movement with three tulip and two narrow vase pillars pinned through the backplate, the fusee going train with scroll-pierced stop-iron block and verge escapement regulated by sprung three-arm balance with Tompion type regulation, the locking plate controlled strike train with fine scroll pierced and engraved standing barrel, foliate sculpted steel detent gates and sounding via a hammer positioned beneath the spring barrel on a bell fitted to the interior of the case, the backplate with symmetrical foliate scroll pierced and chased cock decorated with a female mask at the junction with the conforming pierced foot, flanked by silvered regulation disk set within further applied engraved fretwork opposing silvered countwheel with concentric leaf engraved centred and numbered divisions, next to signature Tho: Tompion, London with number 83 engraved just above the concentric ring-turned blued steel strike stop-work wheel partly concealed by the balance cock, now with slightly convex white enamel Roman numeral dial incorporating twin gold collected winding holes to centre and arcaded minute ring with Arabic five minutes above the hour numerals, with fine sculpted gold beetle and poker hands, now in silver-gilt inner case with pierced and engraved scrolling foliate decoration to rear, suspension post and ring at twelve o'clock and fitted with convex glass to bezel, with a leather covered gilt brass outer case with crisp mouldings to bezel surround and waist.The pillar plate 35mm (1.375ins) diameter; the outer case 5.5cm (2.125ins approx.) diameter. Provenance: The property of a private collector, purchased Sotheby's New York sale of The Thielmann Collection of Watches, Clocks and Scientific Instruments 26th June 1989 (lot) 301 for $2,750 USD. Previously in the Wertheimer Collection. Thomas Tompion has often been referred to as the 'father of English clock and watchmaking'. When considering the legacy of his work and influence on subsequent generations, such a compliment is justly deserved. Born in Ickwell, Suffolk in 1639 Thomas Tompion appears to have developed an affinity for metalworking from his father, also named Thomas, who worked as a blacksmith. By 1670 Tompion had moved to London and was working in the clock and watchmaking trade. Although there is no record of his apprenticeship or whether he received any formal training prior to moving to London, he quickly became established and obtained his freedom of the Clockmaker's Company in late 1671. His early clocks demonstrate a close working relationship with the Fromanteel, East and Knibb workshops. Around this time Tompion became friendly with eminent mathematicians and scientists such as Robert Hooke and Jonas Moore - perhaps the most progressive and inventive minds of the day. Such associations lead to Royal commissions, firstly from Charles II for whom Tompion is known to have made one of the earliest balance-spring watches in 1676 and later William III who ordered numerous clocks to furnish his various palaces throughout his reign. As well as being an extremely talented artisan Tompion was also commercially minded, cleverly introducing serial numbering for his watches and clocks from around 1681/2. This, as well as maintaining a high degree of refinement in both the design and construction of his clocks and watches, ensured the highest level of exclusivity for clients purchasing from him. In around 1701 Thomas Tompion took a former apprentice, Edward Banger, into partnership. Banger was originally apprenticed to Thomas Ashby in 1687 but was transferred over to Tompion and gained his freedom of the Clockmaker's Company in 1695. He was clearly a talented maker (when considering the few examples signed by Banger alone) however a serious problem between him and his former master caused the partnership to come to an abrupt end in 1707-8 for reasons unknown. On Banger's departure Tompion reverted to working alone until he found confidence in George Graham who had been engaged as a journeyman for Tompion since 1696. Graham's character had already been given the seal of approval by Tompion who allowed him to marry his niece, Elizabeth, in 1704; however it still would be a few years before Tompion would take Graham into partnership which he eventually did in 1711. Thomas Tompion died in November 1713 leaving the business to George Graham who maintained the same exacting standards and became famous in his own right with notable achievements including the development of the deadbeat escapement for pendulum clocks and the cylinder escapement for watches. Of Tompion's known surviving work as recorded by Jeremy Evans in Evans, Jeremy, Carter, Jonathan and Wright, Ben THOMAS TOMPION, 300 YEARS only twenty-one clock-watches are noted. Three of these are signed by Tompion in partnership with Edward Banger and of the remaining eighteen only around four retain their original dials and cases. An almost identical movement, The Bridgeman Tompion Clock-watch (numbered 73 and dating to 1696), is illustrated by Evans, Carter and Wright on page 58. Condition Report: Movement is in fine clean fully working condition having being recently conserved with following work done (as per the watchmaker's worksheet):Movement overhauled, cleaned, lubricated; case and dial cleaned.Replacement locking lever spring and screw made and fitted using existing crew and steady pin holes.New mainspring fitted.New strike spring fitted.Various screws renewed with hand-made replacements.Fusee pivot upper bushing re-bushed, wear in strike train addressed.Central bell-mounting boss repaired and fitted with new securing screw.Cracked blade to the locking gate renewed with a hand-made replacement.All the above work has been executed to the highest standard hence with any replaced screws matching the originals in shape and quality and repairs very sensitively executed. The dial enamel has a slight crescent-shaped crack to the edge above the X numeral otherwise is free from visible faults. The inner case is in fine original condition but with overall noticeable thinning to the gilding. The outer case is in good original condition with only minor scuffs to the leather covering and some rubbing to the gilding.Watch has a winding key included. Condition Report Disclaimer
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A FRENCH GILT BRASS GORGE CASED REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCKDROCOURT, PARIS, FOR RETAIL BY E. WHITE, LONDON, CIRCA 1875The eight-day two train gong striking movement with slivered platform lever escapement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance, the frontplate stamped 11132 to inside lower edge and the backplate with Drocourt D C trademark to left hand margin over engraved retailers signature E. WHITE, 20, Cockspur Street, LONDON towards the lower edge next to repeat serial number 11132, the rectangular white enamel Roman numeral dial with Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track and with blued steel moon hands, the frosted gilt brass gorge case with hinged carrying handle over full-width top glass, trip-repeat button to front rail and channel-moulded uprights, on ogee-outline base.14cm (5.5ins) high with handle down, 9cm (3.5ins) wide, 8cm (3.125ins) deep. Pierre Drocourt is recorded in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development with further additions and corrections from research undertaken by Leigh Extence (available online) as born in 1819 and setting up in business as a clockmaker in Paris in 1853. He initially worked from Rue Limoges (later called 28 Rue Debelleyme after the rationalisation and merger of Streets in 1865), Paris and was succeeded by his son, Alfred (born 1847), in 1872. The blancs roulants, rough movements, were made in Saint-Nicolas-d'Aliermont, a town outside Dieppe, where Drocourt had workshops until their sale in 1904, being premises purchased from Holingue frères in 1875 who had previously supplied Drocourt. The firm was awarded numerous international exhibition medals and mentions including Silver in Paris 1878 and Gold in 1889. Edward White was a chronometer and carriage clock maker who operated from premises at 20 Cockspur Street, Pall Mall London from 1861 to 1890. He had close connections with Dent and exhibited at the 1862 Exhibition taking a four-page advertisement in the catalogue. Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial has some very faint hairline cracks to the upper two and lower left hand corners - these can only be seen on very close examination. The case is in very good condition with only slight spotting to the gilt finish across the front skirt. There are no visible chips to the glasses.Clock does not have a winding key.Condition Report Disclaimer
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A SWISS GLASS BALL EIGHT-DAY DESK WATCHUNSIGNED, EARLY 20th CENTURYThe frosted nickel finish keyless lever movement regulated by sprung bimetallic balance, the 2.5 inch circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds dial at six o'clock and blued steel spade hands, the case with solid hemispherical front and rear glasses within nickel finish collars applied to the circular movement case with suspension post incorporating gilt winding crown at twelve o'clock, the rear glass with flatted section to allow the timepiece to rest at an angle.11cm (4.375ins) high overall, 7.4cm (2.875ins) diameter.
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A FINE GEORGE III GOLD PAIR-CASED POCKET WATCH WITH CYLINDER ESCAPEMENT AND CALENDARTHOMAS MUDGE, LONDON, 1763The gilt full plate single fusee movement with four square section baluster pillars pinned through the backplate, scroll-pierced stop-iron block and cylinder escapement regulated by sprung three-arm steel balance with Tompion type regulation, the backplate with fine asymmetric foliate scroll pierced and engraved balance cock with faceted diamond endstone, canted leaf-bordered rim and grotesque mask at the junction with wedge-shaped relief engraved foot, flanked by silvered regulation disc set within adjacent applied scroll engraved panel infill opposing signature Tho's Mudge, London and numbered 182, with gilt brass dust cover similarly signed Tho's Mudge, London and slightly convex white enamel Roman numeral dial incorporating rare date-of-the-month aperture to centre, Arabic five minutes to outer track and with sculpted steel beetle and poker hands, the gold inner case applied with suspension post and ring at twelve o'clock, fitted with convex glass to bezel and marked for London 1763 maker P.M, the associated outer case marked for London 1752 maker Mb. The pillar plate 3.5cm (1.375ins approx.) diameter; the outer case 5cm (2ins) diameter. Thomas Mudge was born in Exeter, Devon in 1717 and was apprenticed to George Graham before setting himself up in business at 151 Fleet Street, London in 1748. At around the time of the death of his former Master in 1751, Mudge was joined in partnership by a fellow former apprentice of Graham, William Dutton, who is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as apprenticed in 1738 and gaining his freedom of the Clockmakers' Company in 1746. The business subsequently traded from 148 Fleet Street and Mudge, whilst in partnership with Dutton, rapidly acquired a reputation as one of England's outstanding watchmakers. In around 1755, if not earlier, Mudge invented the detached lever escapement, which he first applied to a clock, but when incorporated into a watch became the greatest single improvement ever applied to them. In 1765 Mudge published the book Thoughts on the Means of Improving Watches, Particularly those for Use at Sea, and the following year, alongside Dutton, was elevated to Liveryman. In around 1771 Thomas Mudge retired to Plymouth in order to spend more time to pursue his development of a marine timekeeper. The first of these went on trial in 1774 where it performed superbly leading to an award of 500 guineas. Mudge went on to complete two others in 1779 in the continuing attempt to satisfy the increasingly difficult requirements set by the Board of Longitude. They were tested by the Astronomer Royal, Nevil Maskelyne, and declared as being unsatisfactory. There followed a controversy in which it was claimed that Maskelyne had not given them a fair trial. A similar controversy had arisen when John Harrison had been denied the full amount of the 1714 prize by the Board of Longitude. Eventually, in 1792, two years before his death, Mudge was awarded £2,500 by a Committee of the House of Commons who decided for Mudge and against the Board of Longitude, then headed by Sir Joseph Banks.The cylinder escapement was developed in around 1695 by Thomas Tompion and further refined by George Graham in 1726. This new escapement was perhaps the first developed exclusively for watch work and, as well as being a better rate keeper, the cylinder escapement also allowed movements to be made more compact (due to the escapement operating in one plane only). However, being a form of frictional rest escapement, the cylinder escapement was prone to relatively heavy rates of wear hence was less reliable than the verge (until hardened steel escape wheels and ruby cylinders were developed later in the 18th century). Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition with strong gilding and minimal marks to the backplate. The escape wheel appears to be a service replacement otherwise all appears original and the calendar is operational. The dust cover is original and in good condition with only very slight oxidation to blued steel slide. The dial has some slight chipping around the thumb lever to the lower edge; the hands are original and very nicely finished. The inner case is in good condition with relatively light age-related wear however the bezel appears to be very slightly different in colour so may well be a very well-made replacement and the glass appears relatively recently fitted. As catalogued the outer case is associated but is a very good fit.There is no winding key present. Condition Report Disclaimer
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A REGENCY INLAID MAHOGANY MINIATURE BRACKET TIMEPIECE WITH FIRED ENAMEL DIALRICHARD PRICE BARBER, BRISTOL, CIRCA 1820The four pillar single fusee movement with arched plates measuring 6.25 by 3.5 inches and anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum, the backplate signed R.P. Barber, Bristol to centre over pendulum holdfast, the 4 inch circular slightly convex white enamel Roman numeral dial with blued steel spade hands set behind hinged engine-milled cavetto moulded convex glazed brass bezel, the arched line-edged mahogany veneered case with hinged brass carrying handle to top, over stylised geometric lattice lozenge inlaid decoration beneath the dial, the rear with arch glazed door set within the frame of the case, on cavetto moulded skirt base with brass ball feet.25cm (9.75ins) high with handle down, 15.5cm (6.125ins) wide, 9.5cm (3.75ins) deep. Richard Price Barber is recorded in Moore, A.J. THE CLOCKMAKERS OF BRISTOL 1650-1900 as a gunsmith and clockmaker who was apprenticed in Bristol to James Worgan in 1789. He became a Burgess in 1803 and set-up business in Church Lane, St, Michael's Parish where he remained until 1812. In 1813 he was at 40 Wine Street but died the following year.
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A GEORGE I POCKET WATCH MOVEMENT IN LATER SILVER CASEGEORGE GRAHAM, LONDON, NO. 5078 CIRCA 1725, THE DIAL AND CASE 1795The gilt full plate single fusee movement with four square section baluster pillars pinned through the backplate, scroll-pierced stop-iron block and verge escapement regulated by sprung three-arm steel balance with Tompion type regulation, the backplate with fine symmetrical foliate scroll pierced and engraved balance cock with jewelled endstone and fine female mask at the junction with conforming pierced and engraved foot, flanked by silvered regulation disc set within adjacent applied scroll engraved panel infill opposing signature Geo. Graham, London and numbered 5078, now with a later slightly convex white enamel Roman numeral dial and gilt spade hands, the later silver inner case applied with suspension post and ring at twelve o'clock, fitted with convex glass to bezel and marked for London 1795 maker W.H. for William Howard II, the outer case with marks matching the inner. The pillar plate 3.5cm (1.375ins approx.) diameter; the outer case 5cm (2ins) diameter. George Graham was born in around 1673 in Kirklinton, Cumberland, but by 1688 he had moved to London and entered into an apprenticeship with Henry Aske. Graham gained his freedom of the Clockmakers' Company in 1695 and went to work for Thomas Tompion, whose niece, Elizabeth, he married at St. Mary le Bow in September 1704. After the Tompion's failed partnership with Edard Banger Graham was trusted to become his successor with the two makers entering into a formal a partnership in 1711. On Tompion's death in 1713 George Graham inherited the business 'on the corner of Water Lane in Fleet Street' and continued there until 1720 when he relocated to 'the Dial and One Crown' further up Fleet Street, nearer Fleet Bridge.George Graham maintained the same exacting standards as his former master and also continued the serial numbering system established in around 1680/81. In 1722 he served as Master of the Clockmakers' Company and went on to establish himself as one of the most important clockmakers of his generation. Amongst his achievements was the further development of the deadbeat escapement, invention of the mercury compensated pendulum and the cylinder watch escapement. As well as clocks and watches George Graham was also a highly accomplished maker of scientific instruments with perhaps his most famous creation being the planetarium made for Charles Boyle, Earl of Orrery. He also produced the great mural quadrant for Edmund Halley at Greenwich observatory, also a fine transit instrument and the zenith sector used by James Bradley in his discoveries. Through his observations in testing his very highly regarded compasses Graham also discovered the diurnal variation in the terrestrial magnetic field in 1722/23.George Graham also became an ardent supporter of John Harrison in the development of his marine chronometers to the extent that he forwarded an interest free private loan of £200 to Harrison to facilitate the building of H1. George Graham died in 1751 and was buried next to his former master in Westminster Abbey, leaving the business in the hands of a former apprentice, Samuel Barclay (who subsequently entered into partnership with Thomas Colley). George Graham's legacy is perhaps best reflected by the subsequent work of another former apprentice, Thomas Mudge, who went on to continue in the development of the marine chronometer after Harrison, and to invent the lever watch escapement. The present watch is noted in Evans, Jeremy, Carter, Jonathan and Wright, Ben THOMAS TOMPION, 300 YEARS as a timepiece in a silver case with no dates provided for the case hallmark. The nearest adjacent watches with recorded dates for their cases are 5065 dated 1724 and 5012 dated 1725. From this the movement of the present watch can be dated to 1724/25.
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A FRENCH EMPIRE BRONZE AND SIMULATED SIENA MARBLE SMALL MANTEL TIMEPIECEINDISTINCTLY SIGNED, EARLY 19th CENTURYThe circular eight-day movement with anchor escapement for regulation by disc bob pendulum with silk suspension, the gilt engine-turned dial with applied white enamel Roman cartouche numerals and steel moon hands set within an engine-milled bezel, the rectangular plinth-form case with twin handled oval tazza surmount to the tablet upstand over projecting lotus-leaf cast cornice and applied architectural arch mount to fascia, with tied laurel infill to upper quadrants and further mount cast as an eagle suppressing a serpent beneath the dial, the base with further lappet leaf decorated waist moulding and laurel entwined sheathed sword cast mount to apron, on conforming moulded skirt with block feet.32.5cm (12.75ins) high, 16cm (6.25ins) wide, 10cm (4ins) deep.
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A FRENCH DIRECTOIRE PERIOD SMALL ORMOLU MANTEL CLOCKGASTON JOLLY, LATE 18th CENTURYThe circular eight day two train outside countwheel bell striking movement with anchor escapement for regulation by a disc bob pendulum incorporating silk suspension, the 3.5 inch circular slightly convex white enamel Roman numeral dial signed Gaston Jolly a Paris to centre, with Arabic five minutes within the minute track and pierced steel hands set within fine engine-milled bezel, the case of architectural arched form with surmount cast as a windmill over drapery-cast infill centred with a female mask beneath the dial, the rear with circular aperture for the movement, on stepped cavetto moulded skirt base applied with rosette-centred anthemion cast mount to front, on engine-turned bell-shaped feet,31cm (12.25ins) high, 20cm (8ins) deep, 13cm (5.125ins) deep. Francois Pierre Gaston Jolly is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Paris 1784-9.
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AN EDWARDIAN SILVER CASED CARRIAGE TIMEPIECETHE CASE BY WILLIAM COMYNS AND SONS, LONDON, 1901The rectangular eight-day single train movement with platform lever escapement regulated by sprung split bimetallic balance and stamped with lion trademark for Duverdry and Bloquel to the backplate, the 2 inch circular cream enamel Roman numeral dial with blued steel spade hands set behind a convex glass with moulded bezel and collar to interior, the rectangular case with rounded angles, hinged C-scroll handle and rear door occupying the full width of the case including the angles and enclosing a silver-gilt interior, on compressed bun feet, Hallmarks for London 1901 (maker's mark W.C. within an oval lozenge for William Comyns and Sons Limited).12cm (4.75ins) high with handle down, 7.5cm (3ins) wide, 7cm (2.75ins) deep. The clockmaking factory of Duverdry and Bloquel is noted by Leigh Extence as originally founded by Albert Villon in the town of Saint-Nicolas-d'Aliermont in 1867. Paul Duverdry joined the firm as a director in 1887 followed by Joseph Bloquel in 1910. Condition Report: The movement is in working condition and appears free from visible alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial is free from visible defects. The case is generally in very good condition but has some noticeable denting to the front top edge - this could probably be removed by a good silversmith for little cost. Otherwise faults are limited to a few very small dings and age related rubbing/wear. The silver gilt interior has some slight oxidation and a few spots of discolouration.Timepiece does not have a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer
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A GILT BRASS REPOUSSE PAIR-CASED VERGE POCKET WATCH WITH CHATELAINETHE MOVEMENT BEARING A SIGNATURE FOR WILLIAM CHASE, LONDON, BUT PROBABLY DUTCH, LATE 18th CENTURYThe gilt full plate single fusee movement with four square section baluster pillars pinned through the backplate, scroll-pierced stop-iron block and verge escapement regulated by sprung three-arm steel balance with Tompion type regulation, the backplate with symmetrical scroll pierced and chased bright cut balance bridge over engraved text W'm Chase, London, and number 1207, the slightly convex circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with arcaded minute ring and Arabic five minutes to outer track, the inner case applied with suspension post and ring (glass lacking), the outer repousse decorated in relief with Classical figures within generous scroll borders, the chatelaine finely cast in the high-rococo manner with three cartouche-shaped links incorporating figural allegorical decoration beneath a two-part hinged belt hook applied with four subsidiary fob chains, (2).The pillar plate 3.4cm (1.370ins approx.) diameter; the outer case 4.6cm (1.875ins approx.) diameter; the chatelaine 17.5cm (7ins approx.) long. William Chase does not appear to be recorded in the usual sources. The movement of the present watch is a typical example from a group of Dutch timepieces produced during the mid to late 18th century signed with 'spurious' London signatures. One diagnostic feature is that on such examples the layout of the regulation tends to vary slightly from typical English practice resulting in the silvered regulation disc being positioned on the opposite side of the movement (to the left rather than the right when viewed with balance bridge uppermost). The use of a balance bridge (rather than a cock) incorporating bright-cut scrolling decoration, and arcaded minute ring to the dial are also indicative of Dutch manufacture.
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A SWISS BRASS AND STEEL SMALL TURRET CLOCK MOVEMENTUNSIGNED, LATE 19th CENTURYThe four-wheel trains with all except the great wheels and winding barrels pivoted between thick shaped tapered plates united by a bar applied across the apex, fitted to a rectangular iron bed incorporating the greatwheels and barrels spanning the full depth of the frame and raised on separate pivots, the going train with pinwheel deadbeat escapement incorporating pendulum crutch and suspension arm also set between the plates and each pierced with apertures to allow the strike release arbor to pass through, the front with 4 inch circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with pierced brass hands within moulded bezel set beside geared vertical take-off work for further slave dials, the rear with visible rack strikework to operate the pivoted bell-hammer arm lifted and dropped by flags applied to the second wheel of the strike train, the rectangular iron bed with integral short bracket feet.41cm (16.325ins) high, 565cm (22ins) wide, 37cm (14.5ins) deep including winding squares. Provenance:By repute removed from the Jaeger LeCoultre factory, the 'Grande Maison of the Vallee de Joux' during refurbishment works. The visible strikework planted on the rear of the backplate of the current movement is typical of Swiss practice and perhaps originated in the Neuchatel region from around 1775. With regards Swiss carriage clock making the Courvoisier family were perhaps the best-known makers to incorporate this system. Condition Report: The movement is complete but is in dirty/dusty neglected condition with noticeable light surface rust to the steelwork. The pivots all appear free and feel relatively tight, the pinions also show very little wear hence movement will probably run well with a good clean/service, de-rusting etc. The pendulum crutch and suspension rod are both present but heavily kinked/bent. They may well straighten but run the risk of cracking/breaking if an attempt is made to do so. The dial has some slight hairline cracking to the enamel and the brass upper cock (formed as part of the movement top bar for the vertical take-off arbor is snapped off (a clean break which should prove straightforward to repair).There are no pendulum, weights, winder or ancillary motionwork/slave dial components present with the clock (all that is included is illustrated in the catalogue listing).Condition Report Disclaimer
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